Supply Chain Brain

AUGUST 30, 2021

With real-time data, businesses can gain greater visibility and insight into their supply chains and identify where to cut costs, how and when to pivot, and how to make smarter, more informed decisions.

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Planergy

DECEMBER 25, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. Thanks to AI and other tools, you can now make better decisions with real-time data. But what exactly is FP&A, and how is it evolving with the advent of real-time data? How to report and analyze indirect spend to identify savings opportunities.

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Real-time Visibility Data Budget Strategic planning 52

FourKites

DECEMBER 9, 2020

At its core, rolling out a real-time transportation visibility platform – or any enterprise technology, for that matter – is both a change management project and a leadership opportunity. Understand where your supply chain digital strategy is going in your company, and tightly link a visibility tool with that effort.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

MARCH 21, 2023

Supply chain visibility has been the missing link since the shockwaves of 2020 rippled throughout the world and consumers felt the impacts of broad-based supply chain issues. But what does supply chain visibility mean? And since one of the major drivers of resiliency is visibility, you can see where this problem takes root.

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Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain 77

SCMDOJO

AUGUST 28, 2024

Inventory management was rudimentary, often relying on manual processes and paper-based systems. This approach limited visibility and control over stock, leading to inefficiencies and potential stockouts. The Shift Towards Efficiency: Streamlining Operations As supply chains grew more complex, the need for optimization emerged.

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ivalua

AUGUST 26, 2015

In my last blog post , I talked about how the need for better supplier information was a dominant theme across the automotive industry, as well as for many other discrete manufacturers. That post also detailed the fact that there are many potholes along the road to better supplier information. SO DON’T TRY TO BOIL THE OCEAN.

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Suppliers Real-time Visibility Sourcing Quality 173

Supply Chain Game Changer

MARCH 2, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Last-mile delivery visibility is key to business success. In fact, 93% of customers say they want to be informed with increased visibility throughout the entire delivery journey, from in-transit status through to final arrival date. Predictive visibility.

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Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Route optimization Supply Chain Optimization 88

Supply Chain Game Changer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Supply Chain Visibility – An Overcomplicated Challenge! A recent Deloitte survey estimated only 15% of CPO’s have visibility beyond their tier one suppliers. I found this striking that there is so little multi-tier Supply Chain visibility. Visibility comes at a cost – one we’ve spoken about before: trust.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The Control Tower – Is Yours Real or Smoke and Mirrors? In my last article, I spoke about the hesitancy standing in the way of multi-tier visibility. But once you have that visibility the journey has only just begun. Then and Now: The notion of visibility and “control”. Subscribe Here! Email Address.

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Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization Supply chain Networking 88

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 26, 2021

Supply Chain Visibility Has Never Been More Important! Supply Chain visibility article and permission to publish here provided by Adam Miglio. Even the most robust ERP systems seem to lack the visibility that organizations are desperate to acquire, and in real-time. Shipment to customer. “C” Subscribe Here!

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

As the risks that trigger supply disruptions, regulatory non-compliance and missed corporate objectives continue to gain visibility, an ‘eyes wide open’ attitude towards supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies has become imperative to improve operational resilience.

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Risk supply chain software solutions Risk management Real-time Visibility 80

Finale Inventory

AUGUST 15, 2024

Manual errors: Mistakes in tracking inventory, such as miscounting or misplacing items, can create discrepancies. Inefficient inventory management: Poor practices, like inadequate replenishment strategies or lack of visibility, can contribute to shortages. These features streamline inventory management for small businesses.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The following Product Information Management (PIM) article was written by guest author Alex Borzo, a content contributor at Amber Engine , a software company passionate about eCommerce. Over time (and as your business grows), however, the sheer number of subscriptions and transactions each month can get overwhelming. Subscribe Here!

Inventory 98

Inventory supply chain software solutions Management Supply Chain Optimization 98

Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 7, 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic the need for complete, end to end Supply Chain visibility has never been more important! The necessity for visibility started with store shelves being emptied of toilet paper , food, and various household items. Supply Chain visibility and the Digital Supply Chain has never been more important!

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Finale Inventory

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

For customers, inadequate customer support leads can lead to delays, extending the time for processing and refunds. Businesses confront re-stocking, handling damaged goods, adjusting inventory inaccuracies, and navigating the risk of overselling during high-demand periods. But how do you get to why a customer initiated a return?

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Inventory Real-time Visibility Management Quality 105

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

MAY 8, 2023

Supply chain visibility is essential for successful procurement, as it enables businesses to proactively manage risks and optimize their supply chain. Benefits of Investing in Supply Chain Visibility To address these challenges, businesses are increasingly turning to supply chain visibility solutions.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JUNE 30, 2023

3 steps to building healthcare supply chain resiliency Step 1: Improve visibility and proactivity Hospital systems work with multiple fragmented teams, technologies and processes to manage daily operations, leading to a pervasive lack of data visibility. Doing so streamlines purchasing power and optimizes inventory management.

Supply Chain Efficiency 77

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 77

ivalua

AUGUST 26, 2015

In my last blog post , I talked about how the need for better supplier information was a dominant theme across the automotive industry, as well as for many other discrete manufacturers. That post also detailed the fact that there are many potholes along the road to better supplier information. SO DON’T TRY TO BOIL THE OCEAN.

Suppliers 100

Suppliers Real-time Visibility Sourcing Quality 100

Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

With customers expecting fast shipping and accurate stock information, managing your inventory effectively becomes necessary. With proper inventory management, you can avoid overselling, prevent stock discrepancies, and optimize your order fulfillment process.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Order Fulfillment Supply Chain Efficiency 52

EazyStock

AUGUST 28, 2023

As a cloud-based inventory optimization solution, EazyStock connects to your enterprise resource planning (ERP) or existing business system. It then automates those time-consuming and inaccurate manual inventory management processes. Manually calculating the EOQ is time-consuming and prone to errors in replenishment.

Real-time Visibility 52

Real-time Visibility Inventory Data Management 52

ivalua

DECEMBER 16, 2015

One area that manufacturers need to focus on is improving supply chain visibility. Here we define visibility as having access to accurate, real-time data that enables better decision making and risk mitigation. Visibility all the way up the supply chain. Demand visibility all the way up the supply chain.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Equipment Inventory Management Inventory management is vital for the smooth functioning of any ecommerce business. Effective management ensures that the right products are available at the right time, prevents stockouts or overstocks, and minimizes the risk of lost sales.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Strategy Order Fulfillment 52

Procurement Tactics

JANUARY 23, 2023

By collecting data on routes, stock levels, drivers’ availability, vehicle tracking, and other pertinent information, a transport management system accurately forecasts expected delivery times while efficiently scheduling drivers accordingly.

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Real-time Visibility Management Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting 202

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Collaboration across Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and beyond requires visibility and communication regarding capacity, cost, risk, order quantities, inventory levels, quality , timelines, logistics, and more. Collaboration brings visibility and agility for gaining market share.

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Finale Inventory

AUGUST 30, 2024

By using technology to streamline inventory processes, companies can reduce human error, increase efficiency, and gain real-time visibility into their inventory levels and movement. The Importance of Inventory Management in Ecommerce Inventory management is fundamental to any ecommerce operation.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Order Fulfillment Supply Chain Optimization 52

Finale Inventory

AUGUST 9, 2024

Asset tracking is the systematic management of physical assets, such as inventory, equipment, and supplies, throughout their lifecycle. It includes monitoring their movement, location, and status in real-time to ensure accurate visibility and control.

Inventory 52

Inventory Real-time Visibility Order Fulfillment Supply Chain Optimization 52

Procurement Insights

MARCH 18, 2024

“Supply chain visibility refers to the ability to track and monitor products, materials, and information as they move through the various stages of a supply chain, from the sourcing of raw materials to the delivery of the final product to the end consumer. Keep that in mind.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Black Friday—and really, the entire Cyber Week—is a time when you want your applications running at peak performance without completely exhausting your operations teams. You need automatic capture to achieve a comprehensive real-time view of your application. Real-time change detection.

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Real-time Visibility Data Import Management 85

Finale Inventory

AUGUST 20, 2024

Key Challenges in Managing High Volume Inventory Managing large inventories presents specific challenges that need specialized techniques and tools. The volume of products, numerous suppliers, varying lead times, and fluctuations in customer demand can make manual inventory management overwhelming and error-prone.

Inventory 52

Inventory Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Inventory control 52

Procurement Tactics

MAY 22, 2023

The goal of integrated logistics is to optimize the entire supply chain by minimizing costs, improving efficiency, and ensuring timely delivery of products to customers. Conducting analysis This process involves mapping out the flow of goods and information, identifying inefficiencies, and pinpointing areas for improvement.

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Finale Inventory

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Supply Chain Optimization in Ecommerce Supply chain optimization involves designing and managing the flow of goods, services, and information from the point of origin to consumption. By optimizing the supply chain, businesses can streamline processes, shorten lead times, and enhance order fulfillment.

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Supply Chain Collaborator

JUNE 4, 2020

For good or for ill, truck drivers seem to always play an integral role during these challenging times, serving as a flash point for the consciousness of America. Perhaps due to this dedication to keep cargo moving in spite of any obstacles, there is a pattern of drivers being caught in the crossfire during times of civil distress/unrest.

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Finale Inventory

JULY 18, 2024

Each segment represents a specific piece of information, such as a customer’s name or a product’s price. For example, a purchase order document may include segments for the buyer’s information, the seller’s information, and the items being ordered.

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Finale Inventory

JANUARY 29, 2024

Implement real-time inventory management Implementing real-time inventory management is essential to understanding your stock levels so that you can make data-driven decisions based on the most up-to-date information. The most effective way to achieve this is by using inventory management software.

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Real-time Visibility Strategy Inventory Order Fulfillment 40

Una

AUGUST 17, 2022

This is where strategic sourcing professionals spend most of their time, communicating directly with their top suppliers through an SRM program , and using cutting-edge procurement software to analyze spend and track risk. Even with the help of procurement tech, it takes time and resources to bring an unruly tail spend under control.

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Real-time Visibility Spend management Procurement team Purchasing 98

SCMDOJO

JULY 1, 2024

Accurate Data Entry: Ensure accurate capture of customer information, product details, and delivery requirements. Order Processing: Inventory Check: Verify product availability and reserve inventory against the order. Tracking and Communication: Provide order tracking information and keep customers updated on delivery status.

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Order Fulfillment Real-time Visibility Management Supply Chain Optimization 98

Finale Inventory

JULY 10, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Inventory Control Software Efficient inventory control is vital for the success of any ecommerce business. It enables businesses to manage their stock levels, accurately track inventory movements, and make informed decisions regarding purchasing, production, and order fulfillment.

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